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Introduction to Veneering with Steve Der-Garabedian

Join studio furniture maker and author Steve Der-Garabedian on March 11 at 7:00 PM for “Introduction to Veneering, Part 1”.

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Clamp Those Strips Up
Against the grain

One thing all woodworkers can agree on is that wood grain is a wonderful thing. Having said that, many of us may like different features, or characteristics, of grain.

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Japanese inspired cabinet
Japanese-inspired Cabinet

This cabinet was inspired by the many Torii gates throughout Japan. Its simple, clean lines mean it will look great in almost any setting.

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Canadian-Made Wooden Spoons

Drawn from inspiration found in their backyards and beyond, here’s a selection of beautifully crafted wooden spoons from some of our country’s best spoon carvers.

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Sycamore
Sycamore

American Sycamore is the largest hardwood specie in North America. It has been called the ‘Ghost tree of the forest’ due to the unique appearance of its bark. Large oblong sheets of green and brown material flake off leaving a ghostly bone white bark underneath.

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A close-up on three new CRKT tools

Sharp styles and everyday smarts.

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Canadian Woodworking issue 154 spring 2026
Spring 2026 issue

The Spring 2026 issue features projects for every skill level, including a table lantern, heirloom urn, night table and veneered chess board.

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  • barry Loewen Morden

    Canadian-Made Wooden Spoons

    Drawn from inspiration found in their backyards and beyond, here’s a selection of beautifully crafted wooden spoons from some of our country’s best spoon carvers.

    July 24, 2020
    Canadian Woodworking
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    Pierced carving

    Add texture and visual interest to your next project with these techniques.

    January 23, 2012
    JASON KLAGER
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river table
How to Create an Epoxy River Table Top

River tables are all the rage these days, and for good reason. With lots of live edge lumber options, and a wide array of epoxy colours available, there are infinite options for how your river table top can look.

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White Pine
White pine

Pines have a straight grain and uniform texture. Eastern pine has creamy white sapwood with yellowish white or light brown heartwood. Western pine has white sapwood and a pale to light red-brown heartwood that darkens with exposure to light.

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Tools
A close-up on three new CRKT tools

Sharp styles and everyday smarts.

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Versatile hand tool display

Some tools are best kept tucked away – they work, but they are hardly things of beauty. Other tools cry out to be displayed, as they are far too elegant or beautiful to be concealed in boxes and drawers.

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